Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Act of 1998 is the principal source of federal funding in Connecticut for improvement of secondary and postsecondary career and technical education programs. Each year Congress appropriates grants to states, including basic state grants and tech prep to be allocated to secondary and postsecondary institutions.

The Coordinated School Health approach ensures that a school community effectively links good health with educational success. The components include: Health Education; Physical Education; Health Services; Nutrition Services; Healthy School Environment; Counseling, Psychological and Social Services; Health Promotion for Staff and Family/Community Involvement.